Forecast: Cloudy with a chance of showers; Updated after episode today

Preamble: This was a post inspired yet again by the crazy M&M club thread where we discussed the rain scenes on this show in one of the 8 tracks we discussed ...

There are actually more than you think.

1. Rain showers in Gangaur where it all began
2. The rain that brought the sindhoor to Jodha's face as she was saving Jalal in the tiger track
3. The ominous rains during the Todarmal's fake allegation and punishment
5. Khaiber lifting the hut to shelter Jodha from the rains
4. The rains that cooled Jalal's anger as he heard Shariffudhin's anger

And now the delivery in the rains.

Even the rain showers were not spared by Ekta Kapoor and the natkikya rupantar of the CVs. While rain's usage was initially romantic, it has become more and more dramatic like everything in the show. Even rains were adapted to serve the TRPs!

So, when the rains stepped by my doorstep yesterday (it did rain near my house), I imagined this conversation (which I found funny) with the rain, lamenting how Ekta Kapoor didn't spare them in the race for TRPs.😆 Read through, you might find it funny.

So, the conversation begins:

Rains: Is this Divya?

Divya: Yes

Rains: The Divya who writes Take 5s?

Divya: That is very much me. See even that is 5 words.😉

Rain: Okay (finally convinced 😆) . We have come with a request.

Divya: A request for me ?😲

Rain: Please do not ask the CVs for any more scenes. We don't like how dramatic our scenes are but we cannot say no to Ekta Kapoor.

Divya: But, I just wanted a romantic scene between Jodha and Jalal in the rain😳

Rain: But is that what you asked ... You asked for a rain song and sang "Baadal Ghumad" what will that do?

You have no idea, we were given such a good character brief when we signed up for Jodha Akbar. We would start the love story as Jodha-Jalal would see each other first in the rains and then Jodha would realize he is her husband in the tiger track (by the way, even Mohan was promised a larger role than he received but that is another story)

Divya: Oh and then what happened?

Rain: Well the CVs forgot about us (like they did about other characters) ... Until you all kept asking for rain scenes again... And they brought us for that horrendous Todarmal track ... As if they needed us to tell Jodha-Jalal they were doing wrong. It was so obvious.

Divya: I am not sure who liked that track.😕

Rain: Ya, but you didn't stop asking for rain scenes did you? Then they said there was like a Govardhan - Krishna like scene ... So we accepted. But, we thought it would be Jalal who would save Jodha ... but it ended up being Khaiber! 😲

And we chose this serial, over doing this scene for Mahabharat who was shooting a similar sequence.

Divya: And that is why I asked for Jalal to be in the rain the next time ...

Rain: Ya, but did you specify with Jodha? (Oops, 😆) So, we had rains with Jalal and Shariffudhin. I can't stand the sight of Shariffudhin😡 (that makes a lot of us on the forums)

But, Jalal did look good, in his angry avatar.😳

DIvya: Agreed😳

Rain: And now we are even getting competition from Jalal

Divya: What?😲

Rain: Have you observed how much Jalal cries? He could flood Agra fort. 😡😉😆

Divya: Oh, that is true. But cheer up at least you have an important role coming up in Jodha's delivery.

Rain: It is the most ridiculous thing I have heard- a Mughal Begum delivering in the rains in the jungle. But we are used to it ... But from now on no more asking for rain scenes unless you are very specific?

Divya: Okay, so I will ask for a romantic rain scene where both Jodha- Jalal are happy with each other and enjoy each other's company and are completely in love with each other. 😳Is that specific enough?

Rain: Well, what if the CVs include Salim Anarkali by that time as well? You didn't say you didn't want Salim Anarkali. 😕

Divya: Gosh, there is no winning with the CVs. 😕😉😆

In conclusion: But I still do dare to dream for a romantic rain scene between Jodha and Jalal. 😆But, this was just a funny take that occurred to me. Thanks so much for indulging me. And I hope you had a good laugh somewhere.

And for indulging me, here is my take 5 on 5 favorite rain songs, for your enjoyment and the inspiration of the CVs.

1. Barso re Megha Megha from the Movie Guru sung by Shreya Ghosal

2. Boondan Boondan ... by Maati Baani based on a Rajasthani Folk song

3. Baadal Ghumad ... a powerful classical piece sung by Kavitha Krishnamurthy from the movie Saaz

4. Barse Badariya ... a beautiful Meera Bhajan sung by Anuradha Paudwal from her album Mere to Giridhar Gopal

5. Rhim Jhim Gire Saawan ... immortalized by Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar from the movie Manzil

Please check out these songs on Youtube - particularly No. 4 and let me know what you think.

Please use this thread for a wide range of discussion topics- CVs Natkiya Rupantar with rain, favorite rain scenes, dream rain scenes, the impending showers on the show, or today's episode.

Updated post the episode

Wow, it is amazing when a weather prediction gets correct ... you know it is a scientific miracle 😉😆

1. There were clouds ... like Ruquaiyya's brilliant idea to take Jodha to a hakima outside of the fort ... I always knew the best hakima's were not hired for Agra fort ... their experience speaks for itself 😆

2. There was even a burst of sunshine with Jalal doing a sword fight (which I thought was amazing in cinestars ke khoj) and then talking about the economy (I am still feeling a bit faint)

So, its official- Jalal has a new dress!

3. CVs, finally stole an idea from my threads to have Todarmal and Jalal investigate corrruption

4. And in the forecast of rain showers ... I didn't realize I would get Todarmal in it 😳 ... Rains, you must have caught it from my subconscious brain. 😆

5. and Birbal as well making a drunk introduction ... wah, this was comedy I was not expecting. 😆 But kya entry hai!

Please share your thoughts on the episode ! 😆

Originally posted by: Rashmi81

Divi .

Awesome post.Its very good,I loved it,

While I am responding to your post,it's raining outside.You know how it rains here,

When you talk about Rain and Romance,Who can forget Pyar hua ekrar hua.Raj and Nargis in one umbrella ,was the best sight to see.( I am sorry I am back to BW era)

I don't know what was used in Mughal era ,to save themselves from rain.

It will be so lovely to see ,Jajo walking in garden and rain comes suddenly.And Jo takes her dupatta to save both of them from Rain.It shouldn't go Aashiqui style .But still both of them in one dupatta will look cute.

Want about Tansen singing Megh Malhar?

Originally posted by: PadBear

I've taken Boondan Boondan.

So you have made a copyright? 😆 The song has been on my mp3 since last year ... which is when I downloaded Manmohini as well

and dear Rain, I want you to fall in perfect sync with song's beat. No messing about. And I want you to rain in a way that it looks like showers of double blessing. No spit spat drizzle or fan bhaiya to blow 2 drops, no cheating.

Poor rain ...they have no control over Ekta Kapoor and the CVs

Originally posted by: mishtidoi

Rashmi...it would never go Aashiqui style😉😆

Originally posted by: divyavm